Questions on Huarache 2k4's

[gameboi86]

I'm in the market for some ball shoes and I've seen a few pretty good deals on some 2k4's. My question is though are they still ok to play in, as far as the age of the sneakers. Would I better off copping some newer Kobes like 6's or 7's? Main question is are these 8 year old kicks still safe to play ball in.

 

[southwestern]

it would depend on how the shoes were stored for the last 8 years. maybe you would be better off playing it safe and getting a pair from nikeid or waiting for the 2k4 retros to drop later this year if you really want a pair; although theres no way of knowing if theyre going to have the same type of air in the sole that the originals had.

 

[vendetta]

Unfortunately there's no way to know for sure until you try it out. I bought a pair around late 2010 and they held up well for about six months before the materials started degrading. I was playing about 9 hours a week.

 

[socalkid]

I would say a more recent pair of shoes would be better because they have better "technology" built in them.

 

[anchorblue23]

these shoes are definitely a lot more durable than the kobes. i would recommend getting them because the zoom air cushioning is top notch, so either get a original pair or wait for the ones to release this year during the summer.